OBITUARY LISTINGS

Dec 24, 2018

Stephen A. Ferry, 68, of Tiverton, husband of Catherine L. (Mazzarella) Ferry, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 24, 2018.  He was also the husband of the late Rochelle (Destremps) Ferry.

An Army veteran of the Vietnam War, he was a member of the VFW Post 5392, Tiverton.  He was employed as a heavy machine operator. Stephen...

Dec 23, 2018

Agnes R. “Aggie” (Desnoyers) Peterson, RN, 73, of Somerset, Massachusetts, wife of the late Tolbert “Pete” Peterson, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018 after a valiant battle with cancer. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the

late George and Marie (Bisaillon). Before her retirement, she was the night staffing supervisor for Southcoast...

Dec 22, 2018

Barbara (Fairhurst) Guay, 83, of Fall River, entered into heaven to reunite with her late husband Donald H. Guay,  Saturday, December 22, 2018.

A beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and sister who always shared her advice and wisdom, she was a machine operator for local garment factories, and was a member of the ILGWU.

She leaves...

Dec 22, 2018

Rose Ann (Deforge) Correia, 98, of Fall River, wife of the late John Correia, passed away surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, December 22, 2018.

A saleswoman at the former Edgars Department Store, she was a member of Four -hands Round Square Dancing Club, Girl Scouts Troup #1079, and the George B. Stone Elementary...

Dec 20, 2018

Paul L. Melanson, 79, husband of the late Lorraine C. (Turgeon) Melanson, of Shawomet Ave., Somerset, passed away after a sudden illness,  Thursday, December 20, 2018.

A Graduate of Diman Regional Vocational High School.  A Veteran of the United States Navy , he was also a member of the V.F.W.  He served 26 year's with...

Dec 18, 2018

Peter R. Cordeiro, 63, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018 after a long battle with colon cancer.

An employee of the City of Fall River Parks Department for over 30 years, he most recently work as a DPW employee. He was also a limo driver for Salon Salon and an avid New...

Dec 17, 2018

Michael J. Souza, 69, of Westport, husband of Roseanna (Vandal) Souza, RN, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018.  A Radiology Technician at St. Anne Hospital, he also owned and operated MJ Sound Production. Michael was a graduate of Northeastern University.  He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War.

Besides his wife of 20...

Dec 17, 2018

Roland J. "Ro" Beaulieu, 89, of Westport, formerly of Somerset, husband of the late Rose (Viveiros) Beaulieu passed away Monday, December 17, 2018.

An Army Veteran of the Korean War, he was the former owner and operator of Roland's Barber Shop on Rodman St., Fall River and was also employed by Dover Stamping, E A...

Dec 16, 2018

Marguerite "Margie" Gagnon, 89, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018.

A graduate of the Dominican Academy, she was an administrative assistant for Dr. Hughes' office for many years. She was also a secretary for Truesdale Hospital and the 1010 So. Main St. Medical Building. A member of Daughters of Isabella, she was...

Dec 14, 2018

Michael Viveiros, 62, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018.

He was the husband of the late Daniel J. Sullivan, Jr. A hairdresser, he owned and operated beauty salons including Haircutters Dimensions at the Harbour Mall, DJ's Hair Care on Tucker Street and Hairport Salon on Bradford Avenue.

Previously a floral designer,...

Dec 13, 2018

Ronald Fontaine, 82, formerly of the Gabriel House, 261 Oliver St. Fall River, passed away peacefully at Country Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center in Swansea on Thursday, December 13, 2018.

Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Edmund and Rose (Chasse) Fontaine.

Ronald was employed by Lightolier for over 25 years. ...

Dec 13, 2018

Alfred Rocha, 90, of Fall River, husband of Florence M. (Rocha) Rocha, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018.

He was a Navy veteran and employed by Pilgrim Curtain and retired from Rex-Cut Abrasives.

A man of unquestionable faith with a contagious smile, Al’s interests revolved around his proudest and most cherished possession: his family....

Dec 11, 2018

Albert Leo "Gus" St. Amour, 93, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2018. He was the husband of Claire (Doucet) St. Amour. The son of the late Ulric and Flora (Moreau) St. Amour, he was a lifelong resident of Fall River.

Gus worked as an electrician and was a 70 year member...

Dec 9, 2018

Edward R. Affonso, 51, of Fall River, dear companion of Erin Furtado, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018.

He was a  United States Marine Corps Veteran  Edward he had many passions and hobbies.  A favorite passion was singing, especially karaoke. He also played soft ball at Father Kelly Field.  Ed was closely involved with running...

Dec 9, 2018

Elsie A. (Alexander) Zimmerman 79 of Fall River

passed away on Sunday December 9, 2018.

She was the daughter of the late Edmund C. and Georgianna Alexander;

Mother of Joseph P. Zimmerman, Lisa (Zimmerman) Wrightington-Tucker, (Husband) John Tucker all of

Fall River along with (Godsons) David Gonsalves & William J. Alexander...

Dec 7, 2018

John Medeiros, 61, of No. Attleboro, formerly of Fall River, longtime companion of Joyce Cronin, passed away Friday, December 7, 2018.

Employed by SLT Construction of Carver, he enjoyed fitness, spending time with his grandchildren, being outdoors and was an avid New England sports fan.

Besides his longtime companion,...

Dec 2, 2018

Joseph "Duke" Cabral, 80, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018, at home.  He was the beloved friend and companion of Jean (Camara) Melia and the husband of the late Jeannette (Robillard) Cabral.

A graduate of B.M.C Durfee High School, class of 1956, he served in the Navy Reserve from 1956-1968....

Dec 1, 2018

Vivian A. (Provencal) Teixeira, 78, of New Bedford, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018 after a brief illness.

Born on January 31, 1940 to Ovila and Yvonne Provencal, she is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years, Richard Teixeira, a loving son, Jeffrey R. Teixeira, of New Bedford; a brother, Armand Provencal of...

Dec 1, 2018

Edward G. Arsenault, 65, of Tiverton, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018, after a period of declining health. A graduate of Tiverton High School, he attended Hall Drafting Institute. Survivors include five siblings, Gloriette Janick (husband Jack) of No. Attleboro, Victor Arsenault (wife Kathleen) of Canandaigua, NY, Jeanne Rego (husband Ronald) of Tiverton, Alan Arsenault (late wife Jane)...

Nov 29, 2018

Jeanne (Reinelt) Davis Ashworth, 79, of Swansea, wife of Walter J. Ashworth, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018.

She graduated from Bristol Community College with an Associate Degree in bookkeeping and worked for Harvey Probber Furniture and Bay Sailing Equipment.

Besides her husband, she leaves three children, Brian Davis and his...